Life, 1903-06-04 · page 11 of 36
Life — June 4, 1903 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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The main cartoon depicts a classical female figure (representing "The World," per the caption) presenting a large globe labeled "June Blossoms" to an eager crowd of well-dressed society figures. The satire targets the social pretensions of the wealthy elite during early summer season. The "Society" column below contains gossipy items about New York's upper class, mocking their summer travel plans and domestic staff matters. A notable section addresses Kentucky Governor J.C.W. Beckham regarding feudal violence in the state, presenting his request for federal intervention as darkly comedic fodder for the publication's satirical treatment of political incompetence and regional lawlessness.
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7 ? JUNE BLOSSOMS. The World; atMa MATER, 1 THINK 1 PREPER THE VARIETIES ON THIS SIDE. M RS. LEEDS THEGANG AVL is not quite satisfied with one of the last hats she bought from Alphonsine. She may send it back. This is very an- noying, as she hoped to sail next Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ennyole Figure will spend the month of June at their charming summer resi- dence, Goldbrick-on-the-Bank. Mr, Merger Hogy says he mi summer unless the market It really did ove time this spring, as if his share of loot from the « J. and B.S. & O. combine might net him less than three millions. have to economize this iffens. Mrs. Inittor Dedd had to discharge one of her maiden aunts last week. The maiden aunt, as it turned out, proved to be of plebeian origin. Mrs. Inittor Dedd, as every one knows, was one of the Boston Goodcatches. And the Goodcatches for nearly three generations have had more than they can spend. Mr. and Mrs. Little-Manners may go to their summer home the last of June. If they do, they will. If they don’t, they won’t. European papers please copy. F, Tayleure’s Dummy came near buying a new cravat last week, The Kawtens Givvors are stillin town. They were en- tertained last week by Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Snubbor. Mrs. Dressta Kyll is entertaining guests at her breezy Long Island home, Surplus-Surplus. Her uncle, the Hon. Damb Dole Skynn, is also with her for a few day The Governor of Kentucky Has Fun with the New York World, I [4s the New York World no sense of humor? Or is it simply showing its usual nerve when it gives the prominence of big black-faced type to the following head- line and telegram? KENTUCKY'S GOVE! 8 CALLS FOR HELP IN SOLVING THE FEUDAL PROBLEM. Lovisvitte, Ky., May 9. To the EXtitor of the Sunday World Magazine : Your telegram to me asking for a statement of my plans for stopping feudal troubles in Kentucky is received. When you succeed in evolving a reai good plan for suc- cessfully stamping out sin and crime in New York please let me know what it is, and I will try it in Kentucky if necessary. J.C. W. Beckham, Gorernor of Kentucky. Note.-—Mr. Beckham is the youngest Governor in the United States. comicbooks.com